Virgil van Dijk has told ESPN FC there is a new "buzz" about Dutch football after Netherlands overcame France and Germany to seal a place in next summer's UEFA Nations League finals.

Netherlands will face England in the semifinals after being paired with Gareth Southgate's side in Monday's draw in Dublin.

After failing to qualify for the last two major tournaments -- the 2016 European Championship and the 2018 FIFA World Cup -- Liverpool defender Van Dijk said that the Nations League will give Netherlands the opportunity to show that their resurgence is for real.